SESAME ...
Enabling young adults with learning disabilities to achieve their full potential, develop their level of independence and enhance their quality of life
Lifeworks has, for a long time, been aware that a lot of the children who come to Robins have great difficulty in finding somewhere to live when they are older and unable to continue living at home.
In discussion with parents, teachers and other care professionals we have come to the conclusion that the young people want to live near their families, have as much independence as possible but be cared for and safe. This should be a small group house with friends and with an active programme of activities, life skills and fun. Just as important this house needs to be very normal and part of the local community.
To make this happen Lifeworks has purchased a lovely house in Torquay, which has been completely refurbished to accommodate four young people comfortably and safely.
As with all Lifeworks provision this will be a quality service which meets the needs of the young people, promotes independence, provides choice, and supports the whole community.
Underpinning our ethos is the belief in the right for young people with learning disabilities to lead ordinary lives balanced against their right to be safe, protected and safeguarded from harm.
The house has four bedrooms with private facilities, a living room, dining room, kitchen and garden. It is designed to be a family home in a domestic area of Torbay with close access to shops, leisure facilities and on a bus route. There is outside space for sitting and relaxation which is safe and secure. The accommodation conforms to the highest levels for safety and comfort. There will be shared access to a house vehicle and care can be provided for those with complex needs.
Access to the resources of the local community and social networks will be utilised to encourage active citizenship. There will be strong links with schools and colleges and education will form part of the full programme of leisure and life skills supporting pathways to more independent living and a fulfiling life.
If you are a parent or carer, a social worker or teacher and know of a young person between the ages of 18 to 35 who would be interested in living in our new house, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We will be happy to talk through our vision for the new house and any questions on funding or future planning.
If this sounds great but Torquay is not the right area, talk to us anyway as we are planning houses in other areas of Devon and Cornwall.
For further information download our Sesame brochure here
or contact Richard Hanlon (Lifeworks CEO),
Jo Parsons (Lifeworks Business Manager)
or Sue Morrison (Sesame Manager)
on 01803 840744